ECHL

ECHL: William Rousseau Named Goaltender of the Month | December 2024

William Rousseau of the Iowa Heartlanders has been named as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month. Notably, Rousseau is the first goaltender in Iowa Heartlanders’ history to have received this award. Throughout December, Rousseau maintained a perfect 5-0-0 record, including two shutouts. He posted an impressive 1.19 goals-against average and a .961 save […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/31/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On New Year’s Eve, the Wheeling Nailers played against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers triumphed with a 7-3 victory. Nailers’ Chris Ortiz made a significant impact during the game, recording five assists to earn him the #1 star of the game. Check out this gallery from Inside The Rink’s […]

ECHL Game Preview: South Carolina Stingrays at Atlanta Gladiators | 01/03/2025

The upcoming game between South Carolina and Atlanta at Gas South Arena promises to be an exciting matchup. South Carolina is riding high after a dominant win in Savannah, while Atlanta is eager to keep their momentum going and climb the standings. Here’s a detailed analysis of both teams, including key players, goaltending stats, and […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Trade Moynihan to Idaho Steelheads for Defender

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced that they have traded a forward for a defender in a one-on-one transaction with the Idaho Steelheads. On January 2nd, the club announced that they have traded Patrick Moynihan for Chandler Romeo. Romeo recently completed a ten-game stint with the Idaho Steelheads, where he recorded no points […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/31/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted the Norfolk Admirals at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on New Year’s Eve, where the team held post-game fireworks and wore specialty “Hopville” sweaters. Unfortunately for fans, teams, and members of the media, the game was delayed by over an hour due to a power outage, which pushed the […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 12/31/2024

SAVANNAH, Ga.- The Savannah Ghost Pirates faced off against the South Carolina Stingrays on New Year’s Eve! The Ghost Pirates proved exhausted after playing four games in five days. The Stingrays, who also played four games in five days, dominated the Ghost Pirates, coming away with an 11-3 Victory! Check out this photo gallery from […]

PHOTOS: Norfolk Admirals vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 12/29/2024

DULUTH, Ga.- After an intense battle Saturday night, the Atlanta Gladiators and the Norfolk Admirals faced off again at the Gas South Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Gladiators were ready to get another win to sweep the series, while the Admirals were hoping to make up for the loss from the night before. Unfortunately for […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with Chris Ortiz

While on a Professional Try-Out Contract in mid-December with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Inside The Rink had the opportunity to sit down with defenseman Chris Ortiz from the Wheeling Nailers. Before turning professional, Ortiz played five seasons in the QMJHL. He played in 207 games for Baie-Comeau Drakkar and tallied 16 goals and 89 assists over […]